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RBCT GM Asset Management Kubendren Naidoo.
Zero-retrenchment automation bringing faster vessel loading at RBCT
28th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The new automation at Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) in KwaZulu-Natal has begun with very efficient coal stacking and reclaiming processes that have millimetre accuracy. The stacker reclaimer, with no onboard operator, calculates the most... 


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Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
28th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Highland Copper has set out its 2026 work programme aimed at advancing its Copperwood copper project in Michigan, US, towards a construction decision, while also initiating a search... 


New Gold and Coeur shareholders back merger deal
28th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Shareholders of both New Gold and Coeur Mining have approved the proposed plan of arrangement to combine the two companies, creating a new North American precious metals producer. At special... 


Vale's iron-ore output hits seven-year high in 2025, surpassing Rio Tinto's Pilbara
Vale's iron-ore output hits seven-year high in 2025, surpassing Rio Tinto's Pilbara
28th January 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale's iron-ore production rose to 336.1-million metric tons in 2025, the company said on Tuesday, marking the first time since 2018 that its output surpassed that of rival Rio... 


Woodside beats Q4 revenue estimates despite oil slump, flags lower 2026 output
Woodside beats Q4 revenue estimates despite oil slump, flags lower 2026 output
28th January 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy on Wednesday flagged a lower production outlook for 2026, tempering stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue that was underpinned by resilient output despite weaker... 


India considers tighter mining auction rules to deter laggards, sources say
28th January 2026 By: Reuters

India is considering tightening mining auction rules to weed out developers that delay seeking clearances to mine on blocks they win at auctions, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters,... 


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Gold's blistering rally continues past $5 200 as dollar plunges
28th January 2026 By: Reuters

Gold broke through $5 200 for the first time on Wednesday, as the dollar plunged to a near four-year low amid persisting geopolitical concerns, ahead of a US Federal Reserve monetary policy... 


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Transnet, Richards Bay Coal Terminal to establish project office
27th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

State-owned rail enterprise Transnet and privately owned Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) have jointly agreed to establish a project office. This structured office will identify projects with the... 


Nersa mulls interim tariff solution for ferrochrome smelters amid parallel work targeting 62c/kWh
Nersa mulls interim tariff solution for ferrochrome smelters amid parallel work targeting 62c/kWh
27th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has requested the energy regulator to approve an interim tariff of 87c/kWh in favour of Samancor Chrome and the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture as a temporary measure to sustain smelter... 


Yancoal delivers record coal output in 2025
27th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Yancoal Australia has delivered a record production performance in 2025, reporting attributable saleable coal output of 38.6-million tonnes and closing the year with a cash balance of... 


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Mali detains five gold mine managers over alleged code breaches, sources say
27th January 2026 By: Reuters

Mali has detained five managers from the local entity operating the Yanfolila gold mine over alleged breaches of the country's mining code, two sources told Reuters. The employees from Societe des... 


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Power Metal, partners progressing Botswana gold project
27th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Power Metal Resources, along with its option partner, Tuscan Holding and its in-country operations team, have completed key preparations for the next phase of work at the company’s... 


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Koryx closes private placement
27th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced sidecar non-brokered private placement offering to predominantly Namibian institutional and retail investors for aggregate gross... 


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Sylvania lifts full-year guidance following record SDO performance
27th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum achieved an “impressive” quarter ended December 31, 2025 – the second quarter of the company’s 2026 financial year, with a new record production figure of 24 642 oz of... 


Vale halts two units after water overflow triggers permit suspension
Vale halts two units after water overflow triggers permit suspension
27th January 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale has halted operations at units that analysts say account for about 2% of its iron-ore production outlook for this year after water overflowed at the sites, a securities filing... 


Chinese buyers and sellers expect gold rush to continue despite record prices
27th January 2026 By: Reuters

With gold prices setting new all-time highs this week, customers have been cramming into stores in Shanghai and Hong Kong that sell the precious metal, with some betting the price could rise even... 


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Magazine round up | 23 January 2026
Magazine round up | 23 January 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

GLISTERING START: The gold price has already set new records in 2026, having reached a record high of $4 549.71/oz on December 26, and having ended 2025 with a gain of 64% – its best annual performance since 1979. Global developments are suggestive of continued strength, with Morgan Stanley forecasting gold to hit $4 800/oz by the fourth quarter. This on the back of falling interest rates, a change in leadership at the Federal Reserve, and buying by central banks and funds.
GLISTERING START

The gold price has already set new records in 2026, having reached a record high of $4 549.71/oz on December 26, and having ended 2025 with a gain of 64% – its best annual performance since 1979.... 

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Africa must catalyse joint development for the benefit of all this continent’s people

Africa must collaborate to get the best out of the continent for the benefit of the people of the continent. When it comes to economic opportunity, all differences must be put aside. Everything... 

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Stability versus resilience

The revised Eskom unbundling strategy announced is emerging as something of a touchstone for government’s commitment – or otherwise – to reforming the structure of an electricity industry that has... 

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Kriben Reddy, CEO of Kredo Mobility
Kriben Reddy

This week we profile, Kriben Reddy, CEO of Kredo Mobility, a data- and technology-driven company focused on making vehicle financing, transactions, and mobility access in South Africa more... 

PRESSURE COOKER: The list of trouble spots around the globe that carry the potential for dragging the world into war is growing. Worryingly, this also comes at a time when the international and institutional guardrails that were put in place with the specific purpose of preventing wars are being severely weakened.
PRESSURE COOKER:

The list of trouble spots around the globe that carry the potential for dragging the world into war is growing. Worryingly, this also comes at a time when the international and institutional... 

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